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Dave Seeley"See No Evil" – Figurative Oil Painting of Nude Female Figure in Lace Blouse2025
2025
$18,200
£13,784.81
€15,829.52
CA$25,506.01
A$27,740.59
CHF 14,701.50
MX$332,390.28
NOK 186,848.52
SEK 171,178.64
DKK 118,319.51
About the Item
Dave Seeley’s "See No Evil" is a powerful large-scale oil painting on canvas mounted to panel, capturing a moment of intimate vulnerability and introspective solitude. Measuring 44.5 x 34.5 inches (51.5 x 41.5 inches framed), this striking figurative work portrays a nude female figure curled inward, partially draped in a sheer, embroidered blouse. The subject’s face is hidden behind clasped hands, her form resting against a backdrop of dark fabric and softly folded linen. The controlled palette and sensitive rendering underscore the emotional and psychological depth within the composition.
This piece was inspired by the ephemeral nature of beauty set against an atmosphere of trepidation and exposure. The model's pose, turned inward and concealed, evokes a state of emotional retreat, with Seeley’s refined technique revealing both the physicality and fragility of the human condition. A finalist in the prestigious 2025 ARC Salon Competition, this artwork has earned recognition for its technical mastery and emotive resonance.
Painted in oil and framed in a black enameled Larson Juhl hardwood moulding, "See No Evil" is ready to hang. As with all of Dave Seeley’s work, this painting reflects his dedication to narrative realism and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship.
Dave Seeley is a figure painter living in Boston, MA. His work is a celebration of human form in its potential for beauty and expressiveness. Obscured ephemeral glimpses of perfection fuel his search for subjects and paint marks. In his words, “God — and the devil — is in the details.” Dave’s work often explores the human relationship to our world, in both a physical and spiritual sense. “I’m obsessed with our timeless “elemental” connection to our world, and the alchemical way our minds form imperfect explanations and mythologies to rationalize it. My own sensibilities tend toward agnosticism and science, but our profound need as a species to make sense of ourselves is essential to our psyche. So while our narratives are inherently fanciful, our need to explain our existence is certain.”
Making things has been essential to Dave Seeley’s satisfaction for as long as he can remember. After earning dual degrees in architecture and fine art from Rice University, he embraced an architecture internship in Los Angeles, revelling in the city’s vibrant arts culture. Over a decade working as a lead architect earned him national design excellence awards. Despite professional success, Dave's passion for visual art never waned, and a global traveling fellowship allowed him to explore and draw inspiration from diverse artworks worldwide. That began a transition to art collaborations with pulp culture icons Lucasfilm, Marvel, Sony, Microsoft and Disney, and reignited his pursuit of fine art and teaching at Rice and The Art Institute of Boston. Dave has showcased his artwork in solo and group exhibitions culminating in the publication of his art monograph, "The Art of Dave Seeley.” While maintaining a presence in the juried IX Imaginative Realism art show since its inception over a decade ago, his focus has shifted from commercial to personal figure works. To those, he brings a fluency in the language of image making with accents of pop culture, western mythology, the grimmest of fairy tales and hints of ethereal transcendence.
- Creator:Dave Seeley (1960, American)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 1stDibs: LU1308216429482
Dave Seeley creates highly collectible science fiction and fantasy illustrations for major entertainment franchises and publishing houses. Born in 1960, the Boston artist combines architectural training from Rice University with professional illustration expertise developed over decades of commercial practice. His covers for Star Wars publications, including the wraparound jacket for Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor, demonstrate his ability to capture iconic fictional worlds. Seeley's client roster includes industry leaders Lucasfilm, Marvel, Sony, Microsoft, and Disney, establishing his work within popular culture's most valuable properties. He employs both cutting-edge digital techniques and traditional oil painting methods, often using Photoshop for initial development before applying painterly finishes. His art monograph "The Art of Dave Seeley," published in 2015, showcases his most significant commercial and personal works. Recent projects include multiple images for Sideshow Collectibles' Court of the Dead series, adding to his portfolio of collectible entertainment art. He is represented by select galleries across the United States including Abend Gallery.
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